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Audi A5

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L13 LGTMOT history

L13 LGT is a grey diesel Audi A5 first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L13 LGT grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,147 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LGT was last recorded at 133,147 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,109 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
9,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,147 miles
  • 2025 – 126,418 miles
  • 2024 – 119,528 miles
  • 2023 – 110,862 miles
  • 2021 – 104,036 miles
  • 2020 – 93,541 miles
  • 2019 – 84,334 miles
  • 2018 – 69,130 miles
  • 2017 – 55,638 miles
  • 2016 – 44,945 miles
  • 2015 – 36,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,147 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Noisy/clicking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,147 miles (+38)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,147 miles
    Test number
    934816239353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Noisy/clicking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,109 miles (+6,691)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,109 miles
    Test number
    452723078093
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv joints also worn & clicking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv joints also worn & clicking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass126,418 miles (+6,890)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,418 miles
    Test number
    504215878783
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass119,528 miles (+8,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,528 miles
    Test number
    710765026754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,862 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    739732220247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail110,862 miles (+6,826)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    389308811832
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,036 miles (+10,495)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    752553224366
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass93,541 miles (+9,207)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,541 miles
    Test number
    471739497304
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,334 miles (+15,204)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    712056759031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass69,130 miles (+13,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    197134663846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,638 miles (+10,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    342289788900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass44,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,945 miles
    Test number
    331214349804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,942 miles (+8,701)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    965562016648
    • FailureRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass36,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    711722395890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LGT

Does L13 LGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LGT is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LGT?
The MOT on L13 LGT is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LGT done?
L13 LGT was recorded at 133,147 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 9,196 miles a year.
Has L13 LGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LGT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 LGT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 LGT find?
L13 LGT passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy/clicking, and 5 more.

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